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Cook County Health
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Posted: 03-Mar-23
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Preferred Education:
MD/DO
Internal Number: 00129805
ATTENDING PHYSICIAN IX - ADULT CARDIOLOGY
LOCATION: John H. Stroger Hospital – ADULT CARDIOLOGY
Applicants may apply for this position online or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: MDRecruit@cookcountyhhs.org
When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.
To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV. Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on the bottom of this posting.
JOB SUMMARY
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital (JHSH) of Cook County is the flagship of the Cook County Health & Hospitals System. The Level 1 Trauma Center is one of the most respected in the nation. The hospital treats over 150,000 emergency room patients annually. It is home to more than 300 attending physicians along with more than 400 medical residents and fellows
A Non-Invasive Cardiologist performs duties which include clinical cardiology, echocardiography, stress testing as well as other non-invasive cardiac services, in the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County and the other Cook County Health and other Cook County Health and Hospital Systems (CCHHS) facilities (as assigned).
Typical Duties
- Provides highly specialized outpatient/inpatient acute and chronic cardiac care.
- Performs and integrates multilevel specialized cardiac tests and education aimed to improve the cardiac and overall health of patients.
- Completes necessary procedures and surgeries.
- Maintains and updates patient care records.
- Provides call support for the Division of Cardiology.
- Provides consultation services to other departments of the hospital.
- Provides training for fellows, interns, and medical students.
- Advises patient and family to promote understanding of test results, treatment options and procedures.
- Coordinates and ensures implementation of treatment plans, tracks patient progress and provides fellow-up evaluations.
- Examines and diagnoses patients and develops treatment plans.
- Orders and interprets clinical tests.
- Prescribes medication and obtains specialty consultation when necessary
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess an M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school or university
- Valid license as a Physician in the State of Illinois or have the ability to obtain license prior to starting employment
- Board Certified or Eligible for Board Certification in Cardiology from the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) prior to starting employment
- Board Certified or Eligible by the National Board of Echocardiograph (NBE)
- Successful completion of an ACGME accredited Cardiology Fellowship Program with COCATS Level II Echocardiography Training (with supporting letter prior to starting employment)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bi-lingual – Spanish or Polish
- Level III training in Echocardiography (with supporting letter prior to starting employment).
- Level II or III training in Nuclear Cardiology (with supporting letter prior to starting employment).
- Level II or III training in Cardiac Computed Tomography (with supporting letter prior to starting employment).
- Level II or III training in Cardiac MRI (with supporting letter prior to starting employment).
- Board Certification by the National Board of Echocardiograph (NBE).
- Board Certification by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC)
- Board Certification by the Certification Board of Cardiac Computed Tomography (CBCCT)
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Demonstrates sensitivity and respect in caring for patients and in dealing with clients of diverse backgrounds
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Conflict management skills
- Flexibility and adaptability in performing work duties
VETERAN PREFERENCE
PLEASE READ
When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
- Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
- Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, “Are you a Military Veteran?”
- Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22(Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11).
Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable
OR
A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver’s License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER’S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation Program
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
- You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
Must successfully meet the credentialing standards established by the Cook County Health and Hospitals System to include a State of Illinois MD license and any other license, certification, or specialized training, etc. no later than two (2) weeks prior to the candidate’s start date
*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications, and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing, or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
About Cook County Health
ABOUT COOK COUNTY HEALTH (CCH)The Cook County Health’s mission is to deliver integrated health services with dignity and respect regardless of a patient’s ability to pay; foster partnerships with other health providers and communities to enhance the health of the public; and advocate for policies that promote the physical, mental and social wellbeing of the people of Cook County. CCH is comprised of two hospitals, John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital and Provident Hospital, a robust network of more than a dozen community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, the Community Triage Center, the Cook County Department of Public Health, Cermak Health Services, which provides health care to individuals at the Cook County Jail and the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, and CountyCare, a Medicaid managed care health plan.The system cares for more than 300,000 patients each year and its physicians are experts in their fields, committed to providing their patients with comprehensive, compassionate and cutting-edge care. Today, CCH is transforming the provision of health care in Cook County by promoting community-based primary and preventive care, growing an innovative, collaborative health plan and enhancing the patient experience.COOK COUNTY HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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